A series of upcycled washing machine chairs entitled 'I used to be a washing machine' transform old technology into sleek furniture. Created by industrial designer Tony Grigorian, the DIY chairs repurpose parts of a washing machine to let you sit in style. Grigorian created a set of chairs for himself and then developed detailed instructions to help those with old washing machines make their own furniture.
Grigorian's washing machine chairs incorporate various parts of a single washing machine to form three chairs. Each piece of futuristic seating has a unique design that accentuates its origins. The designer created the chairs to show off the metallic structure and shine a spotlight on it.
Since washing machines are not very comfortable to sit on, Grigorian added foam. Slabs of aqua-colored material make up the seating parts of the chairs.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycling
- The trend of upcycling old technology into new functional furniture pieces creates opportunities for designers to repurpose more appliances.
- DIY Furniture
- The DIY trend for transforming existing objects into trendy furniture shows potential for entrepreneurs to create low-cost home decor businesses.
- Sustainable Design
- The demand for sustainable furniture designs presents opportunities for industrial designers to use eco-friendly options in innovative ways.
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can incorporate upcycling technology to create unique designs and to meet sustainability demands.
- Appliances
- The appliance industry could incorporate sustainable design elements to provide more eco-friendly alternatives along with providing instructions for upcycling obsolete technology.
- E-commerce
- The growth of the DIY furniture trend creates opportunities for e-commerce businesses to sell products and DIY instructions for upcycling old appliances into trendy furniture.
